It is undeniable that climate change is real, manifesting itself in various ways from rising temperatures to extreme weather conditions and largely due to the greenhouse gas emissions caused by the burning of fossil fuels.
While we are well aware of the causes of climate change, the maritime industry, in particular, is on high alert. Shipping contributes to 2 to 3 percent of all carbon emissions due to high sulfur fuel oil (HSFO), which is burned when conventional propulsion systems are used. While many may believe this percentage is somewhat negligible, it is expected to grow to 17 percent by 2050, making it crucial that marine vessel owners adopt new ways of powering their vessels.